Postpartum subcutaneous emphysema with pneumomediastinum.
We have presented a case of pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema in a 30 year old woman immediately post-partum. The underlying pulmonary pathophysiology and management are discussed.
Demetroulakos
J
J
Department of Otolaryngology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC.
Morris
M S
MS
Waldhorn
R
R
D000328:Adult; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006347:Heart Sounds; D006801:Humans; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology